Frank Cvitanovich Frank Cvitanovich i(A144130 works by)
Born: Established: 14 Aug 1927 Vancouver, British Columbia,
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Canada,
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Americas, ; Died: Ceased: 12 Aug 1995 London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
Gender: Male
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1 1 form y separately published work icon The First Kangaroos Nigel Williams , ( dir. Frank Cvitanovich ) Sydney : Roadshow Coote and Carroll , 1988 Z1828826 1988 series - publisher film/TV

Mini-series that traces the first tour of England by the Australian national rugby league team, the Kangaroos.

When first aired, the mini-series drew harsh criticism from the family of English captain Albert Goldthorpe, who complained that 'Goldthorpe is depicted as a player "not adverse to foul and dubious practices".' In contrast to this, Goldthorpe's granddaughter argued, 'He was a gentleman who was known as the Prince of Rugby League.' This criticism was supported by Dally Messenger's grandson, who argued that 'The film-makers have squeezed a series of incidents into one match.'

Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Wednesday 8 June 1988, p.69.
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